# Assistant Field Director

> ThreePeaks Ascent · Enterprise, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-04

**Salary:** From USD 50,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Field

## Description

**"With the wilderness as our catalyst, we reveal potential, inspire hope, and heal families. We believe it. We live it."**

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Full-time | $50,000 annually | 8 days on, 6 days off | Benefits

_This position is ideal for candidates with experience as a:_

-   _Youth Camp Director_
-   _Adventure Program Manager_
-   _Outdoor Guide_
-   _Residential Treatment Center Manager_
-   _Staff Services Manager_

Located in the city of Enterprise in Southern Utah

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This is RedCliff Ascent's mission statement. As our Assistant Field Director, you will play **a vital role in helping us fulfill this mission.** RedCliff Ascent is a wilderness therapy program in the Southern Utah high desert that works with teenagers struggling emotional, behavioral, and substance abuse disorders. We use primitive skills, evidence-based experiential and family therapies, and healthy relationships to **help our students and their families begin their healing journey.**

This dynamic field leadership position is responsible for managing one of two shifts of Field Guides and the shift Field Support Manager. Duties include:

-   Visiting the field to perform quality checks and provide staff support
-   Appropriately documenting all field visits and group conditions
-   Managing the logistics of your shift, including resupply drop, intakes, and student transportation
-   Encouraging your shift and providing 1-on-1 support, including training and retraining
-   Actively track the advancement of your shift's Field Guides
-   Responding to and managing crises in the field, including completing incident reports
-   Promptly and accurately sharing all updates on student and field conditions with the Leadership Team and/or the specific student's Treatment Team.
-   Administering disciplinary action per company policy as necessary for your shift and appropriately documenting and communicating such with the rest of the Field Leadership Team

While challenging, this may be **the most meaningful job you've ever had**. You will make a real difference in the lives of families in crisis, help your Guides develop personally and professionally, and be a part of a deeply caring, committed team.

**Help heal families and save lives while sharing your passion for the outdoors.**

**Join the RedCliff Ascent Team!**

## Requirements

_**Please note: your resume should include education, work experience, certifications, and licenses**_

-   BS/BA in a related field or equivalent education and experience in a related field
-   1st Aid & CPR certified
-   25 + years of age per licensing requirements
-   Able to pass motor vehicle record check
-   Current Utah driver's license (within 30 days of employment)
-   Able to pass criminal investigation background check
-   Must live close enough to the field of operation and field office to effectively respond to program emergencies

_Preferred_

-   WFR or EMT certified
-   CFR certified
-   Aegis instructor certified
-   Administrative managerial experience in a youth program or similar program
-   _"administrative managerial experience" means you conducted firing, hiring, and disciplinary action with some or complete autonomy_

## Benefits

-   Health, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and other insurance plans available after first 60 days
-   Employer contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)
-   Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
-   Significant discounts for hundreds of professional outdoor gear brands
-   A few hours from Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell
-   A few hours from many world-class ski resorts
-   Close to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas
-   A supportive and close-knit community

## Apply

[Apply at ThreePeaks Ascent](https://apply.workable.com/threepeaks/j/BF008F5FDF/apply)

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